TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland - Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller - Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Revenue Agreement with California Department of Food & Agriculture
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 240183B with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to increase the contract maximum by $55,190 for a new maximum of $97,611 and to extend the term to December 31, 2027 for reimbursement of expenditures associated with protecting the biodiversity of native ecosystems and abatement of noxious weed and other invasive plant infestations within the County of Napa. (Fiscal Impact, $55,190 Revenue; General Fund; Budgeted; Mandatory)
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BACKGROUND
On November 7, 2023 the Board approved a new revenue agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for a maximum of $42,421 for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 for reimbursement for surveying, mapping, manual removal of noxious weeds and invasive plants within the County. CDFA has subsequently identified $55,190 to continue the efforts of the noxious weed program.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 240183 with CDFA;
2. Designate CEO or Department Head to sign and execute grant related documents moving forward.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Agricultural Commissioner
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
The agreement expires December 31, 2027. The department will include the anticipated revenue in their FY26-27 requested budget.
Consequences if not approved:
If this item is not approved, the County will not receive funding for the program.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: General Rule. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility ...
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